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Why is Golden Rice pale yellow in color?

A) Rich in Beta-Carotene B) Rich in Phycobilins
C) Rich in Chlorophyll D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rich in Beta-Carotene

Explanation:

Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) denotes a genetically modified rice capable of biosynthesizing and accumulating β-carotene (provitamin A) in the endosperm, yielding a characteristic yellow color in the polished grains. Golden rice was developed to help cope with vitamin A deficiency, a problem that prevails in developing countries, affecting millions (Underwood, 2000; UNICEF, 2000). Vitamin A deficiency causes mortality and growth retardation in children and frequently impairs vision, leading to blindness. It also contributes indirectly to anemia by interfering with iron bioavailability.

 

The endosperm of Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) is yellow due to the accumulation of β-carotene (provitamin A) and xanthophylls. The product of the two carotenoid biosynthesis transgenes used in Golden Rice results in Pale Yellow color.

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In which year was the partition of Bengal Scrapped?

A) 1908 B) 1911
C) 1923 D) 1931
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1911

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Which of the following crop is known as Green Gold?

A) Coffee B) Neem
C) Tea D) Rice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tea

Explanation:

Tea crop is known as Green Gold.

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Q:

When was the wealth tax first introduced in India ?

A) 1948 B) 1957
C) 1976 D) 1991
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1957

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How long does it take to become anorexic?

Answer

Normally it takes about 22 days to become anorexic, but for some people it can be as little as 16 days or as many as 42 days.


Of course this depends a little bit on your starting weight/BMI and the health condition of the person.


 

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How many legs a mosquito has

 

A) 4 B) 6
C) 8 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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The four stages of the Deming Cycle are?

A) Plan, Measure, Monitor, Report B) Plan, Check, Re-Act, Implement
C) Plan, Do, Act, Audit D) Plan, Do, Check, Act
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Plan, Do, Check, Act

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Which district in Andra Pradesh won the MGNREGA annual award for effective implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ?

A) Vizianagaram B) Vizag
C) Guntur D) Srikakulam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vizianagaram

Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development has selected Vizianagaram as one among the 17 districts across the nation for the MGNREGA annual award for effective implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act during 2015-16. The award would be presented at the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Sammelan to the district programme coordinator and District Collector on June 19, 2017 in New Delhi.

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